Epson P-4500 Manuel d'utilisateur

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EPSON”,+amP-4500User’s Manual

Selecting TypestylesThe DRAFT mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing,which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work.ROMAN

Selecting an International Character SetInternational character sets provide you with the characters andsymbols used in other languages. You can selec

Selecting an International Character SetIn addition to the eight character sets shown on the previous page, theseven international character sets that

Choosing a Character TableDIP switch 1-7 selects either the italic character table or the EpsonExtended Graphics character table. The Epson Extended G

Choosing a Character TableTo select a character table, set DIP switch 1-7 according to the tablebelow.CAUTION: To change the setting of a DIP switch,

Using the Data Dump ModeThe data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy forexperienced users to identify the cause of communication problem

Using the Data Dump Mode2. If the printer is on, switch it off, then hold down the FORM FEEDand LINE FEED buttons at the same time you turn on the pri

Using the Data Dump Mode4. To turn off the data dump mode after you have taken the printer offline, turn off the printer.By comparing the characters p

Chapter 4Software and GraphicsEnhancing Your Printing...4-2Character Spacing...4-2Character

Enhancing Your PrintingYou can obtain a wide variety of printing effects with your printer,from changing the number of characters per inch to using sp

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to

Enhancing Your PrintingThe following printout compares 10 cpi spacing with proportionalspacing:This is 10 cpi printing.This is proportional printing.r

Enhancing Your PrintingBoth 10 and 12 cpi printing can be reduced to about 60 percent of theirnormal width using the condensed mode. This mode is part

Enhancing Your PrintingIn double-strike mode, the print head prints each line twice, making thetext bolder. For even greater boldness, emphasized and

Enhancing Your PrintingSuperscripts and subscriptsSuperscripts and subscripts can be used for printing footnote numbersand mathematical formulas. The

Enhancing Your PrintingThe variable n is a number that identifies the mode or combination ofmodes. To find the value of n, use the following table to

Enhancing Your PrintingThe print quality and font must be set separately, using SelecType orthe ESC x and ESC k commands. There are two more things to

GraphicsThe dot graphics mode allows your printer to produce pictures, graphs,charts, or almost any other pictorial image you can create.Because many

GraphicsIncome BreakdownMarket iAdvert iSalarieProductiteopmtntThe Print HeadTo understand dot graphics you need to know a little about how yourprinte

Graphicsnewspaper photograph, you will find that it is made up of thousands ofsmall dots. Your printer also forms its images with patterns of dots, as

GraphicsTo fire any one pin, you send its number to the printer. To fire morethan one pin at the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and sendthe

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference.Follow all warnings and instructions mar

GraphicsThe Graphics CommandThe graphics mode command is quite different from the othercommands used by the printer. For most of the other printer mod

GraphicsColumn Reservation NumbersThe graphics command requires more than one number to specify howmany columns to reserve because one line can use th

GraphicsType in and run the following program. Be especially careful to includeboth semicolons. The program produces the printout you see below:10WIDT

GraphicsThe illustration below shows how you can use a grid on paper to planwhere you want dots to be printed. This grid is for a single line ofgraphi

GraphicsBelow is the same grid divided into three sections to make the datacalculation easier. At the bottom of each section of each column is thetota

GraphicsBelow is the BASIC program that prints the design shown on theprevious pages. Note that the data numbers in lines 80 through 140 arethe same n

GraphicsNotice that the dots overlap quite a bit. This design was printed usingthe triple-density, 24-pin graphics option because the density is the s

User-defined CharactersWith this printer, it is possible to define and print characters of yourown design. You can design an entirely new alphabet or

User-defined CharactersDesign gridsTo design a character you use a grid that is 24 dots high-one dot foreach pin on the printer’s print head. The widt

User-defined CharactersThere is one restriction in designing characters. Dots in the same rowmay not print in adjacent columns. This means that there

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that thetotal of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into theextension cord do no

User-defined CharactersData numbersThe bits within each byte have values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128.In the vertical column of dots, the bits a

User-defined CharactersYou have seen how to design a character by placing dots on a grid andtranslating the dots to decimal equivalents. The last step

User-defined CharactersAn example will show how to specify n1 and n2. For instance, if youwanted to redefine the characters A through Z, n1 would be A

User-defined CharactersThis example of a character definition program should make this clear:10 LPRINT CHR$(27)"x0"20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"&

User-defined CharactersPrinting User-defined CharactersIf you entered the previous program example, you defined an arrowand placed it in the RAM locat

User-defined CharactersCopying ROM Characters to RAMAfter running the program, if you select the user-defined character setand try to print other char

User-defined CharactersLetter Quality CharactersIf you select Letter Quality printing with the ESC xl command, youcan design user-defined characters u

User-defined CharactersSince superscript and subscript characters are smaller, when you definethem you only need two bytes of data for each vertical r

User-defined CharactersIf you define characters in one mode, then switch to another mode andselect the user-defined character set, the command is igno

Chapter 5Using the Printer OptionsThe Cut Sheet Feeder...5-2Installation...5-2Paper

ContentsIntroduction1Features...1Options and Supplies ...2About This Manual ...

The Cut Sheet FeederThe optional cut sheet feeder (C806241) makes it possible to handlesingle-sheet paper more easily and more efficiently. Up to 150

The Cut Sheet Feeder2. Remove the paper guide and printer cover.3. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clearplastic part incl

The Cut Sheet Feeder4.Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at thebase of the unit over the pins inside the printer. Tilt the

The Cut Sheet Feeder5. Attach the printer cover as shown in the illustration below.6. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 1-8 to o

The Cut Sheet FeederPaper Handling1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIPswitch 1-8 and that the printer is turned on.2. Pul

The Cut Sheet Feeder3.4.Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide alignswith the arrow on the panel.Slide the right paper guide so

The Cut Sheet Feeder5. Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. This keeps the paperfrom sticking and ensures that only one sheet feeds at a time. T

The Cut Sheet Feeder6. Insert the stack of paper between the paper guides, aligning it withthe left edge of the guide. Then adjust the right paper gui

The Cut Sheet Feeder7. Push the paper set levers back until they click into place and clampthe paper against the guide rollers.Testing the Printer in

The Cut Sheet Feeder1.2.Make sure that the printer is turned off and a stack of paper is inthe bin. Check that the cut sheet feeder mode is selected a

Selecting Typestyles...3-19Selecting an International Character Set...3-22Choosing a Character Table...

The Cut Sheet FeederA part of the printout of the first sheet is shown below. Theprintout of the second sheet is similar to the original self testdesc

The Cut Sheet Feeder4. To end the self test when paper is loaded, press the LOAD/EJECTbutton to eject the paper. Then turn off the printer.Single-shee

The Cut Sheet Feeder2.Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paperguide; then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel

The Cut Sheet Feeder3.Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet.Operating the Cut Sheet FeederAfter stacking paper in the cut sheet feeder, make s

The Cut Sheet FeederNote: If you turn off your printer during the time the printerdetects a paper out or paper jam condition, any data remainingin the

The Cut Sheet FeederIf the paper reaches the bottom of the print area when any of thefollowing line feed commands is used, the sheet in the printer is

The Cut Sheet Feeder2. Remove the printer cover.5-18Using the Printer Options

The Cut Sheet Feeder3.Tilt the cut sheet feeder back. Release its notches from the printer’spins, and then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder.4.S

The Cut Sheet Feeder5. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clearplastic part that was on it originally.6. Install the paper g

The Pull TractorThe optional pull tractor (C800141) provides optimum continuouspaper handling. The pull tractor is especially useful with continuousmu

Chapter 9 Command Summary9-1Using the Command Summary ...9-2Commands in Numerical Order...9-5Commands Arranged b

The Pull Tractor3.Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pinsthe printer.in4. Tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front lat

The Pull Tractor5. Pull the paper release lever all the way forward to the pull tractorposition.Paper Handling1. Turn off the printer. Then set the fi

The Pull Tractor2. Now turn on the printer. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load thecontinuous paper; then press the FORM FEED button. This advancesthe

The Puff Tractor4. Pull the sprocket lock levers toward you to release them.5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper; thenadjust t

The Pull Tractor6. Fit the holes in the paper over the tractor pins on the sprocket units.If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins or i

The Pull Tractor8. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocketunits in place.9. Install the paper guide.Using the Printer Opti

The Pull Tractor10. Slide the edge guides all the way apart.11. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clearplastic part include

The Pull Tractor12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below.13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.Using the Printer Options5-2

The Pull TractorAlthough the pull tractor can be used in combination with the built-inpush tractor as described above, the pull tractor can also be us

The Pull Tractor2. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then, press theLOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward ou

IntroductionThe Epson® ActionPrinter™ 4500 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrixprinter combining compact design and high performance with a widerange of f

The Pull Tractor4.Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back.Replace the paper tension unit as shown below.5-32 Using the Printe

The Pull Tractor6.7.Install the paper guide and printer cover.Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clearplastic part that was

The Multi-Font ModuleThe optional Multi-Font Module gives you an easy way to have accessto seven more fonts for your printer. After you install the Mu

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The Multi-Font ModuleInstallation1. Turn off the printer. See the font family table on page 5-39 and dialthe rotary switch to the font of your choice.

The Multi-Font Module3. Turn the printer on; then select the SLOT by pressing the FONTswitch on the operating panel until both indicator lights are li

The Multi-Font ModuleThere are two ways to select a font from the module:lWith the printer turned off:-remove the Multi-Font Module from its slot on t

The Interface BoardsA number of optional interfaces are available in case your computer iseither not provided with a parallel interface or you wish to

The Interface BoardsCompatible InterfacesThe following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with yourprinter.Interface number Name#8143Ne

IntroductionlFourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italiccharacter table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table.lThe

The Interface Boardsr!!!!!?WARNING: High voltages are present inside the printer whenthe power is on. Do not attempt to remove the upper caseunless th

The Interface Boards4. Lift off the cover.5. Remove the screw labeled CG from the main board.Using the Printer Options5-43

The Interface BoardsInstalling the boardThere are two basic interface board designs-one with the FG wire notattached and one with the FG wire attached

The Interface BoardsFG wire not attached1. Use the CG screw to attach the round end of the FG (frame ground)wire to the main board and position the ot

The Interface Boards3. Attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on topof the interface board.4.Set the DIP switches on the interface

The Interface Boards2.Holding the interface board level, rotate it into position and attachit to the main board. Make sure that the connector pins are

The Interface Boards4.For all interface boards except #8143 New Serial Interface board, setthe DIP switches on the interface board according to the ma

The Interface Boards2. Reattach the board cover.CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, besure to disconnect the printer cable from th

The Interface BoardsBaud rate selectionYou can select baud rates from 75 to 19,200 BPS (Bits Per Second).When setting the baud rate, make sure you use

Chapter 6MaintenanceCleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionlPull Tractor Unit (C800141)This option improves the performance of continuous paperhandling. It is especially useful with continuous mult

Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year. Follow the steps below:1. Make sur

Cleaning the Printer2.Using a soft brush, carefully remove all dust and dirt.3.If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a sof

Cleaning the Printerr!!!bWARNINGS:lNever use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer, sincethese chemicals can damage the components as well asthe c

Replacing the RibbonReplace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge arerecom

Replacing the Ribbon2. Remove the paper tension unit.3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic handlesand lift the cartridge str

Replacing the Ribbon4.Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.5.To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knobin the dir

Replacing the Ribbon6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure theplastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below.Note: Press

Replacing the Ribbon7.Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbonbetween the print head and ribbon guide while you turn therib

Replacing the Ribbon9.Attach the paper tension unit.10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and thentilt the printer cover ba

Transporting the PrinterBefore you transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it inthe original box and packing materials according to the

EPSON®Product Update NoticeThis booklet describes the new features of your printer that havebeen added since the User’s Manual was printed.Print Speed

Introductionl Interface BoardsOptional interface boards are available to supplement the printer’sbuilt-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing

Transporting the Printer4. Remove the ribbon cartridge.5. Attach the locking clip as shown below.WARNING: You must attach the locking clip when youtra

Transporting the Printer6. Reattach the paper tension unit, locking it securely in place.7. Remove the platen knob.Maintenance 6-13

Transporting the Printer8. Reattach the printer cover, then replace the packing materials andput the printer in its box.6-14Maintenance

Chapter 7TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions...7-2Power Supply...7-4Printing ...

Problems and SolutionsThis chapter discusses problems you may encounter while operatingyour printer and their likely solutions. If you are having diff

Problems and SolutionsOptionslUsing the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feedproperly.lUsing the pull tractor with the push tractor,continuous pap

Power SupplyProblemSolutionPower is not beingsupplied.The POWER light doesnot go on.The power cable may be loose or notproperly plugged into the elect

PrintingProblemSolutionThe printer does notprint.The ON LINE light is onbut nothing is printed.The ONoff.LINE light isThe PAPER OUT light ison.The sof

PrintingProblemSolutionThe printer does notprint (continued).The printer sounds likeit is printing, butnothing is printed.The printer makes astrange n

PrintingProblemThe print is faint oruneven (continued).The printout is faint.SolutionThe ribbon may be worn out. A wornribbon can damage the print hea

IntroductionChapter 4 shows you how to get the most from your printer. Itincludes advice on the use of software commands, graphics, andcreating your o

PrintingProblemSolutionPrinted characters arenot what youexpected.The typestyle orcharacters that are setby the software cannotbe printed.The Roman, S

PrintingProblemSolutionPrinted characters arenot what you expected(continued).Graphic characters orlines are being printedinstead of the selecteditali

PrintingProblemSolutionPrinted characters arenot what you expected(continued).The characters printedare smaller thanexpected.The typestyle selectedby

PrintingProblemSolutionThe print position isnot what youexpected.Printing starts too highor too low on thepage.One line of printinghas taken up two li

PrintingProblemSolutionThe print position isnot what you expected(continued).Page length does notmatch the length of thepaper.Regular gaps occur inthe

PrintingNote: Use the data dump mode to check data being sent from thecomputer. In the data dump mode, data is printed in hexadecimalformat and in ASC

The following section guides you through problems in handling singlesheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems using theoptional cut shee

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionSingle sheets do notfeed properly(continued).The LOAD/EJECTbutton was pressedand the platen rotated,but paper was not fed

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionSingle sheets do notfeed properly(continued).When the LOAD/EJECTbutton is pressed, thepaper feeds throughand then out of

Paper HandlingProblem SolutionContinuous paper doesnot feed properly.When the LOAD/EJECTbutton is pressed, theplaten does not rotateand paper does not

IntroductionWhere to Get HelpCustomer service for Epson products is provided by a network ofauthorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the Unit

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionContinuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).The paper feed iscrooked or the paperjams.The paper supply may be obstr

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionContinuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).The paper feed iscrooked or the paperjams (continued).Regular gaps occu

Paper HandlingProblemContinuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).Skip over perforationis set, but theperforation does notfall in the center of t

ProblemContinuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).The short tear-offfunction is selected(DIP switch 2-2 is on),but it does not work(continued).

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionSwitching betweensingle sheets andcontinuous papercannot be performedproperly (continued).The paper release leveris corre

Paper HandlingProblemSolutionSwitching betweensingle sheets andcontinuous papercannot be performedproperly (continued).Even with the paperrelease leve

OptionsProblemUsing the cut sheetfeeder, the paper doesnot feed properly.The LOAD/EJECTbutton is pressed, butthe platen does notmove and the paperdoes

OptionsProblemSolutionUsing the cut sheetfeeder, the paper doesnot feed properly(continued).After a printcommand is sent fromthe computer, theplaten r

OptionsProblemUsing the cut sheetfeeder, the paper doesnot feed properly(continued).After a printcommand is sent fromthe computer, theplaten rotates,

OptionsProblemSolutionUsing the cut sheetfeeder, the paper doesnot feed properly(continued).The paper feed iscrooked.You tried to manuallyinsert a sin

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer...1-2Checking the Parts...1-2Removing

OptionsProblem SolutionUsing the cut sheetfeeder, the paper doesnot feed properly(continued).One page of printinghas spread to twopages.Using the pull

OptionsProblemUsing the pull tractorwith the push tractor,continuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).Paper feed is crookedor the paper jams.Som

OptionsProblemSolutionUsing the pull tractorwith the push tractor,continuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).Paper feed is crookedor the paper

OptionsProblem SolutionUsing the pull tractorwith the push tractor,continuous paper doesnot feed properly(continued).Skip over perforationis set, but

OptionsProblemSolutionUsing the font module,the module’s fonts donot print.The font module is set,but the fonts in themodule do not print.Using an opt

OptionsProblemSolutionUsing an optionalinterface, the printerdoes not operateproperly (continued).The printer does notprint or the printout isnot what

OptionsIf the printer still does not operate properly after checking the abovepoints, run a self test of the interface to make sure that there are noo

Chapter 8Technical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications...8-2Printing...8-2Paper.

X-pin impact dot matrixPrinter SpecificationsPrintingPrint method:Print speed:;lPrinting direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text printing.Unid

Printer SpecificationsOptional fonts:LQ Epson CourierLQ Epson PrestigeLQ Epson ScriptLQ Epson OCR-BLQ Epson OCR-ALQ Epson OratorLQ Epson Orator-SChara

Unpacking the PrinterChecking the PartsWhen you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the partsshown below and that none have been damaged.P

Printer SpecificationsPrintable area:Single sheet0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more0.12 inches (3 mm)-Filror morePrintable area0.53 inches (13.5 mm) or more

Printer SpecificationsEnvelope0.33 inches (8.5 mm)Fi ,:,. (22 mm)+ItIor more0.12 inches (3 mm)or moreNote: Envelope printing is only available at norm

Printer SpecificationsCopy capacity:Up to 3 sheets including the original. Totalthickness must not exceed 0.01 inches(0.25 mm).Note: Label printing an

Printer SpecificationsElectricalVoltage:Power consumption:Frequency:Insulation resistance:120 VAC ± 10%100 watts maximum50 ± 0.5 Hz, 60 ± 0.5 Hz10 Moh

Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Forspecifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals.Pi

Interface SpecificationsSignalPin13ReturnPinSignalSLCTAUTOFEEDXTDirectionOUTINDescriptionPulled up to + 5 volts through 3.3 Kohmresistance.When this s

Interface SpecificationsThe column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signalflow as viewed from the printer.“Return” denotes the twisted-p

Interface SpecificationsPrinting Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control ConditionsThe table below shows the relationship between printing being enabledo

Bin capacity:Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (Optional)Dimensions and weight: 24.3 in (W) x 17.4 in (D) x 16.4 in (H)(618 mm (W) x 443 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)

Paper:0.12 inches (3 mm)or moreOption SpecificationsWidth 7.17 to 14.33 inches(182 to 364 mm)Length 10.12 to 14.33 inches(257 to 364 mm)Thickness 0.00

Unpacking the PrinterRemoving the Protective MaterialsThe printer is protected during shipping by a locking clip. You mustremove this clip before turn

InitializationThere are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to thedefault settings) through the hardware and one way through thesof

InitializationAlso, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turningon the power or by an INIT signal.set is not cleared when the

Chapter 9Command SummaryUsing the Command Summary...9-2Control Key Chart... 9-4Commands in Numerica

Using the Command SummaryThis chapter lists and describes all the commands available on yourprinter.The first part of this chapter lists all commands

Using the Command SummaryThe simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sentto the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mod

Using the Command SummaryControl Key ChartSome application programs use control key codes for decimal values0-27. The table below gives you the proper

Commands in Numerical OrderThe following list shows control codes and ESC sequences withtheir decimal and hexadecimal values, and the page where thede

Commands in Numerical OrderASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionPageESC *42 2AESC +43 2BESC -45 2DESC /47 2FESC 048 30ESC 250 32ESC 351 33ESC 452 34ESC 553 35ESC

ASCIIDec. Hex.ESC N78 4EESC O79 4FESC P80 50ESC Q81 51ESC R82 52ESCS083 53ESC S 183 53ESC T84 54ESC U85 55ESC W87 57ESC Y89 59ESC Z90 5AESC \92 5CESC

Commands Arranged by TopicThis following section lists and describes all the commands by topic.See the Quick Reference card at the back of this book f

Unpacking the Printer2. Remove the paper tension unit as shown below.3. Remove the locking clip.Store the clip with the other packing material in case

Commands Arranged by TopicDC3Deselect PrinterFormat:ASCII code:DC3Decimal:19Hexadecimal:13Comments:Puts the printer into the deselected state until th

Commands Arranged by TopicESC UTurn Unidirectional Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code: ESC U nDecimal: 27 85 nHexadecimal: 1B 55 nComments:The following val

Commands Arranged by TopicMSB ControlMSB means the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =,ESC > , and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user-d

Commands Arranged by TopicBELFormat:ASCII code:BELDecimal:7Hexadecimal:07Comments:Sounds the printer’s beeper.BeeperData ControlCRFormat:ASCII code:CR

Commands Arranged by TopicVertical MotionFFFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:FF120CForm FeedPrints the data in the print buffer and advan

Commands Arranged by TopicESC NFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC N n27 78 n1B 4E nSet Skip Over PerforationComments:The variable n is the numb

Commands Arranged by TopicESC 0Select l/B-inch Line SpacingFormat:ASCII code: ESC 0Decimal: 27 48Hexadecimal: 1B 30Comments:Sets the line spacing to 1

Commands Arranged by TopicESC 3Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Set n/180-inch Line SpacingESC 3 n27 51 n1B 33 nComments:Sets the line spacing to

Commands Arranged by TopicVTFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:VT110BTab VerticallyAdvances the paper to the next vertical tab position in

Commands Arranged by TopicESC bFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:Set Vertical Tabs in ChannelsESC b c n1 n2 . . . 027 98 cn1 n2. . .01B 6

Choosing a Place for the PrinterThere are several important things to consider when selecting a place toset up your printer. Keep the following in min

Commands Arranged by TopicHorizontal MotionESC 1Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:ESC 1 n27 108 n1B 6C nSet Left MarginSets the left marg

Commands Arranged by TopicBSFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:BS808BackspaceComments:Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print pos

Commands Arranged by TopicESC \Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:Set Relative Print PositionESC \ n1 n227 92 n1 n21B SC n1 n2Determines t

Commands Arranged by TopicESC DSet Horizontal TabsFormat:ASCII code:ESC D n1 n2 . . . 0Decimal: 27 68 n1 n2 . . . 0Hexadecimal: 1B 44 n1 n2 . . . 00Co

Commands Arranged by TopicESC kFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC k n27107 n1B 6B nSelect Typestyle FamilyComments:This command affects only th

Commands Arranged by TopicPrint Size and Character WidthESC PSelect 10 CPIFormat:ASCII code:ESC PDecimal:27 80Hexadecimal:1B 50Comments:Selects 10 ch

Commands Arranged by TopicESC pFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:Turn Proportional Mode On/OffESC p n27 112 n1B 70 nTurns proportional mo

Commands Arranged by TopicESC SIFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC SI27 151B 0FSelect Condensed ModeComments:Duplicates the SI command and the

Commands Arranged by TopicESC SOSelect Double-wide Mode (one line)Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC SO27 141B 0EComments:Duplicates the SO com

Commands Arranged by TopicESC wTurn Double-high Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC w n27119 n1B 77 nComments:Doubles the height of a

Choosing a Place for the PrinterThe illustration below shows a good printer location.Note: Before using a printer stand, read these requirements andsu

Commands Arranged by TopicESC GFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC G27 711B 47Select Double-strike ModeComments:Makes text bolder by printing ea

Commands Arranged by TopicESC S1Select Subscript ModeFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:ESC S 127 83 11B 53 01Prints characters about two-

Commands Arranged by TopicESC ( -Select ScoreFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC ( - n1 n2 m d1 d227 40 45 n1 n2 m d1 d21B 28 2D n1 n2 m d1 d2Co

Commands Arranged by TopicESC -Turn Underline Mode On/OffFormat:ASCII code:Decimal :Hexadecimal:Comments:ESC - n27 45 n1B 2D nThis mode provides conti

Commands Arranged by TopicWord ProcessingESC aFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:ESC a n27 97 n1B 61 nSelect JustificationComments:Sets the type of

Commands Arranged by TopicCharacter TablesESC tSelect Character TableFormat:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:ESC t n27 116 n1B 74 nSelects the

Commands Arranged by TopicESC 5Format:ASCII code: ESC 5Decimal: 2753Hexadecimal: 1B35Comments:Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4.Cancel Italic ModeESC

Commands Arranged by TopicUser-defined CharactersSee Chapter 4 for sample programs and full information on this topic.ESC &Define User-defined Cha

Commands Arranged by TopicESC %Format:ASCII code:Decimal:Hexadecimal:Comments:ESC % n27 37 n1B 25 nSelect User-defined SetThis sequence is used to pri

Commands Arranged by TopicGraphicsSee Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC *for density information on graphics modes.ESC K

Assembling the PrinterAfter you’ve decided on the best place to set up your printer, the nextstep is to install the platen knob.WARNING: Be sure to re

Commands Arranged by TopicESC ZSelect Quadruple-density Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code: ESC Z n1 n2Decimal:27 90 n1 n2Hexadecimal: 1B 5A n1 n2Comments

Commands Arranged by TopicESC ?Reassign Graphics ModeFormat:ASCII code:ESC ? s mDecimal :27 63 smHexadecimal: 1B 3F s mComments:Changes from one graph

AppendixProportional Width Table...A-2Character Tables...A-6A-l

Proportional Width TableThis table lists the widths of your printer’s proportional characters. Thevalues given are in 360ths of an inch. (For example,

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Proportional Width TableCodeWidthCodeCHRWidth30/2030/2018/1218/1218/1236/2436/2436/2442/2842/2830/2030/2030/2036/2436/2436/2436/2442/2830/2030/2036/24

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Character TablesThese character tables are selected by DIP switch 1-7 or the ESC tsoftware command. For the Epson Extended Graphics character table,us

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GlossaryNote that these definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word isitalicized, see that topic for more information.application programA s

Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, press ON LINEto take the printer off line. Then remove the paper and reinsert itmore firmly.Follo

Assembling the Printer2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to adjust the posit

byteA unit of information consisting of eight bits.carriage return (CR)The control code that returns the print position to the left margin.When issued

decimalSee number systems.defaultA value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,reset, or initialized.DIP switchesSmall switches

Epson Extended Graphics character tableThe Epson Extended Graphics character table contains internationalaccented characters, Greek characters, and ch

Letter QualityOne of two print qualities available on your printer. Letter Qualityprovides better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed.

binary is base 2 and uses only the digits 0 and 1. All information incomputer systems is handled in binary form represented by electricalsignals that

pull tractor unitAn optional device that feeds continuous paper and multi-part formsthrough the printer.push tractorA built-in device that feeds conti

12 cpiA character spacing in which each character is slightly narrower thannormal, so that there are 12 characters per inch. Also referred to aselite.

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. To locate the page numberof a specific command, see Chapter 9 or the Quick Reference card.AAccented ch

IndexDIP switches,function descriptions, 3-9 - 11,3-15, 3-22, -25function tables, 3-7 - 8setting, 3-6 - 9Dot graphics mode, 4-9 - 19,9-38, -40Double-h

MMaster select, 4-6, -8Mathematic symbols, 3-24Micro-adjustment, 3-13Movingprinter, 6-11print head, 1-9Multi-Font Module, 5-34 - 39font descriptions,

Assembling the PrinterInstall the ribbon cartridge as follows.1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.CAUTION: Never move the print head

IndexPrinter cover, 1-13, 2-27Printer stand, 1-6Print head, 1-9, 4-10 - 12, 8-6Printing direction, 8-2Problems, see TroubleshootingProportional spacin

IndexTractorsee Pull tractorsee Push tractorTransporting printer, 6-11Troubleshooting, 7-1 - 34optional accessories, 7-24 - 34paper handling, 7-14 - 2

EPSON”,qampti4500Quick Reference

l00llllDlllDllDlDllBI)lDDllllDControl and ESCape Codes by FunctionThe following control codes are listed briefly for quick reference. For a more detai

Horizontal MotionASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC I108 6CSet Left MarginESC Q8151Set Right MargintIpg j9-199-19iI RS 8 / 08 IFESC$36 24SetAbsolute Print P

Character TablesASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionPgESCt116 74Select Character Tables 9-34ESC452 34Select ltalic Mode9-34ESC553 35Cancel ltalic Mode9-35ESCR82 5

edge guidesDIP switchpaper tension unit\push tractor

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Assembling the Printer3. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly downinto position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slo

Assembling the Printer5. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it movessmoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.6.

Assembling the PrinterAttaching the Paper GuideWhen you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the papersmoothly and efficiently into the pr

Assembling the PrinterNote: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it fromits locked position; then gently lower it down onto the print

Testing the PrinterNow that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in selftest function to see that the printer is working correctly b

Testing the Printer2. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet.Running the Self TestThe self test can be run in the draft or Le

Testing the Printer3.4.While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORMFEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. The printer

Testing the Printer5.Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next,slide a sheet of paper down between the edge guides until it m

When you press the FONT button, the printer scrolls through eight ofthe ten built-in fonts. The indicator lights show the selected font.mindicates the

Testing the Printer7. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. A list of DIP switchsettings is printed first, followed by a series of characte

Testing the Printer9.If the paper is still loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button or LINEFEED button to eject it. Then turn off the printer.WARNING: Afte

Testing the PrinterHere is part of a typical self test printed in draft mode.Draft modeCountrySW1-1 1-2 1-3USAon on onFrance on onoffGermanyonoff onU.

Testing the PrinterHere is part of a typical self test printed in Letter Quality mode.Letter Quality modeCountryUSAFranceGermanyU.K.DenmarkSwedenItaly

Testing the PrinterIf the Self Test Does Not WorkIf the self test does not print properly, check the control panel and theprint head area. If paper is

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test printed correctly, you are now ready to connect theprinter to your computer.If your computer h

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer.3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in pla

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground screwbeneath the interface connector.5. Plug the o

Setting Up Your Application SoftwareNow that you have set up and tested the printer, you should make surethat it works with your application programs.

Chapter 2Paper HandlingSelecting a Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2Using Single Sheets...

The DIP Switch TablesThe tables below show the settings for each DIP switch.DIP switch 1DescriptionONOFFInternational character set/Graphics character

Selecting a Paper Feeding MethodThe paper release lever on the printer has three positions for use withthe various methods of paper feeding. Make sure

Using Single SheetsYour printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inchesor 182 mm to 14.3 inches or 364 mm.If you do most of your prin

Using Single Sheets2.Turn on the printer. (The green POWER light should come on.)Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on theprinter

Using Single Sheets4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Thenslide the paper down between the edge guides until it meetsres

Using Single Sheets6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. When the ONLINE light is lit, the printer can accept data from your compute

Using Continuous PaperThe push tractor built into your printer is remarkably easy to load andoperate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and

Using Continuous PaperBe sure to align the paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor sothat the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.Loading

Using Continuous Paper2. Set the paper release lever to the push tractor paper position, whichis the middle setting. This position is marked by the ic

Using Continuous Paper4.Slide the left sprocket unit until it is about 1 inch (25 mm) from thefarthest left position and press the lever back to lock

Using Continuous Paper6.Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.7. Open both sprocket covers.Paper Handling2-11

Table 1 International character setsTable 2 Graphics character setsGraphics character setEpson Extended GraphicsPC 437 (United States)PC 850 (Multilin

Using Continuous Paper8. Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets.0tCAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, stra

Using Continuous Paper10. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straightand has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place.11. Reatta

Using Continuous Paper12.13.Turn on the printer. It will beep because there is no paper in theprinter. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper

Using Continuous PaperThe printer remembers the loading position and advances each page tothe same position. If you need to adjust the loading positio

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsEven with continuous paper loaded in the printer, the SmartParkfeature allows you to easily switch to si

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets2.Tear off any outgoing sheets. If your printed document has notadvanced past the print head, you need t

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets3.Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paperbackward out of the printer and into the stand

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. Thisposition is marked by the icon sh

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets6.Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until the bottommeets resistance. Slide the edge guide

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsSwitching Back to Continuous PaperIt is also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. Befo

Graphics Character SetsEpson Extended Graphics Character SetsPC 437 (United States)PC 850 (Multilingual)6Product Update Notice

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets3.Pull the paper release lever forward to the middle (push tractor)position for continuous paper feeding

5.Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsPress the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it canaccept data.Paper Handling2-23

Printing on Special PaperIn addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, yourprinter can also print on a wide variety of paper types, i

Printing on Special PaperTo1.change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps.Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove thecover.pri

Printing on Special PaperPaper TypePaper (single sheets or continuous)Thinpaper24 lbpaperMulti-part forms2-sheet3-sheetLever Position22334Note: Lever

Printing on Special Paper3. Reattach the printer cover as shown below.I!!!!!?WARNING: Always return the lever to position 2 when yougo back to printin

Printing on Special PaperExcept for the paper thickness lever setting, you load multi-part paperthe same way as continuous paper. For details, see the

Printing on Special PaperYou load labels the same way that you load continuous paper exceptthat the paper thickness lever must be adjusted for printin

Printing on Special PaperEnvelopesYou can feed envelopes individually using the single-sheet loadingfeature. Before loading envelopes, adjust the posi

Printing on Special Paper8.5 mm(0.33”) or more3 mm(0.12“) or more22 mm(0.87”) or morefCAUTION: Envelope printing is only available at normaltemperatur

PC 860 (Portugal)PC 863 (Canada-French)Product Update Notice7

Chapter 3Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Setting the DIP Switches...

Operating the Control PanelThe indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. Thebuttons and paper handling functions let you control ma

Operating the Control PanelButtonsOFOWER7 p/l; I -0 READY0 PAPER OUT--ON LINEThis button controls the printer’son line and off line status. Pressthis

Operating the Control PanelSelecType-OFOWER3$JU;l- OREADY0 PAPER OUT0 CONDENSEILOAD/EJECT,--_Y___~-FONTThis button is used to select LQROMAN, LQ SANS

Operating the Control PanelOther control panel featuresThe control panel of your printer also gives you access to severalspecial functions.Self test:

Setting the DIP SwitchesYour printer has two sets of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches locatedunder a small cover above the control panel. By changin

Setting the DIP SwitchesThe DIP Switch TablesThe tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. The shadedareas show the default or factory setti

Setting the DIP SwitchesTable 1 International character setsTable 2 Font selectionFontSW1-4 SW1-5RomanOFF OFFSans SerifONOFFSlotOFF ONDraft ON ONTable

Setting the DIP SwitchesThe DIP Switch FunctionsAuto line feedWhen auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage returncode (CR) is automati

Page LengthWhen the setting of DIP switch 2-1 is off, the page length is set to 11inches, or 279.4 mm. When it is on, the page length is 12 inches, or

PC 865 (Norway)Application NotesThe Application Notes booklet for this printer is no longer available.8Product Update NoticePrinted in Japan 90.09-10

Skip Over PerforationBy changing the setting of DIP switch 2-3, you can set skip overperforation to on or off. If this feature is on when using contin

Adjusting the Loading PositionThe Loading PositionThe loading position is the position of the paper when it has beenloaded automatically by the printe

Adjusting the Loading PositionUsing Micro-adjustment1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheetor continuous paper is re

Adjusting the Loading Position3.Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINEFEED button to feed the paper backward.Note: When the

Using Short Tear-OffWhen you are finished printing, the short tear-off feature automaticallyfeeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-

Using Short Tear-OfIf the page perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge,you can adjust the tear-off position using micro-adjustment,

Using Short Tear-Off1.Make sure the printer feeds the paper to the tear-off position afterprinting the document.2.The MULTI-PART light should begin bl

Using Short Tear-Off3. To make fine adjustments to the tear-off position, press the FORMFEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button

Selecting TypestylesYou can produce a wide range of typestyles by selecting differentcharacter fonts, widths, and other enhancements from the SelecTyp

Selecting TypestylesNote: The settings you select using the SelecType panel remain validuntil the printer is turned off or until it receives other ins